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Aitmwta Nnua-Settieui Vol. 4 Funeral Homes Ordered Integrated The Department of Justice today charged two funeral homes in Louisiana with racial discrimination in handling arrangements for the stillborn daughter of a Black serviceman. Attorney General William B. Saxbe said the civil suit - the first of its kind brought by the Justice Department - was filed in U.S. District Court in Shreveport, Louisiana. Disabled Vet’s Kidnap Attempt Os Nursing Student Thwarted By. R.L. Oliver An abduction of a nursing student by a local disabled Vietnam veteran was blunted by Augusta police and Medical College of Georgia security guards last Wednesday morning. The veteran, identified as Harold Jimmerson, 26, of 2019 Milledgeville Rd., was reported by witnesses at the Medical College of Ga. School of Nursing 1446 Harper St. to have entered the building with a gun in his hand and forcibly removed Patricia Williamson of Mclntyre Urges Congressman Stephens To Support OEO Commissioner Edward M. Mclntyre, president of the Georgia Association for Black Elected Officials, recently joined many other Georgians in writing a letter to Congressman Robert G. Stephens, Jr., urging him to support OEO legislature. Congressman Stephens recently sent a reply to Commissioner Mclntyre, and he made the following statement: Babcock Hires Black Labor Relations Manager V.E. Busby is the first Black to be hired as manager of labor relations at Babcock and Wilcox. A native of Tennessee, Busby earned the bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Detroit where he has almost completed the master’s degree. Prior to coming to Augusta, he worked in industrial relations with the Ford Motor Co. He assumed his new position at Babcock on March 18th. As labor relations manager, he is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the hourly workers, safety, and security for the plant. He also is responsible for hiring, worker grievances and dealing with union contracts. The hourly work force at Babcock, according to Busby is 80% Black. The supervisory work force is about 30% Black. Busby cites one major problem that he has already faced in Augusta as regards the hiring of Blacks. Too often, he said, Blacks are scarce-in the middle level of education. Either the educational level is 9th or 10th I NATIONAL BLACK NEWS SfcKVtCE MEMBER Named as defendants were Charles Boone, owner of Boone’s Funeral Home in Bossier City, and Johnnie Davis, owner of Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Shreveport. The suit said Boone and Davis agreed in November, 1972, to refer Black clients to Davis and white clients to Boone for funeral arrangements and services. 924 Greene St. with the weapon at her head. One obviously frightened student, who requested anonymity, said Jimmerson shouted, “This is my woman and I am taking her with me,” as he dragged her outside to her auto. Miss Williamson refused to open her car door and was dragged to Jimmerson’s auto, where she was forced in, according to the witness. As the abductor tried to leave the area, his attempt was thwarted by Medical College “During the past few weeks, many of my constituents have written to urge that I support H JI. 12464, a bill which would extend the Economic Opportunities Act of 1964 by providing a 3-year extension of funding and a 2-year extension of program authorizations. “The Equal Opportunities Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor grade or they hold college degrees and leave the South when they graduate because they feel that there is nothing for them in Augusta. First, Busby points out that there are many job openings available for the high school graduate, particularly good secretaries. On a higher level, he j continued, Babcock will soon j be looking for persons to fill . junior executive training positions. They are now looking for a safety engineer, people * with sales ability, people with the ability to work with ceramic fibers, or mechanical ability, people to work in insurance. These positions need filling right now, he said. “Many college grads want to go North, where the “action is,” “but to me, that’s where the action WAS.” The action is right here. Right here in Augusta. Right here in the South. This is where things are coming. We need mor., responsible Blacks here. You don’t have to be an Uncle Tom, you just have to do your job. What can I do to help my people? What can I do to help P.O. Box 953 Boone is white and Davis is Black. On January 13, 1973, Airman First Class Carl B. Jackson, who was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, called Boone to provide funeral arrangements for his stillborn daughter. Jackson is Black. The suit said Boone refused to make the funeral arrangements and, under the contract with Davis, called security guards and Augusta police who blocked the area off. Augusta police officer, J.D. Lawrence, said that Jimmerson threatened to kill himself and the woman if he were not allowed to leave the area. Jimmerson held his right arm around the neck of his captive, with the weapon at her head. Lawrence asked him to drop the weapon, but Jimmerson said he would set the girl free if he were allowed to leave. Committee concluded hearings on H.R. 12464 on March 6th. The Subcommittee hopes to report the bill to the full Committee. “As you are aware, I have consistently supported OEO in the past, and I certainly share your concern over the future of OEO and Community Action programs. Therefore, I will do all I can to get the V.E. BUSBY Babcock and Wilcox? What can I do to help people, period? As long as you have that train of thought, that attitude, you’ll get along; you'll make it.” Contractors Workshop The CSRA Business League is sponsoring a bonding workshop on May 7th and Bth at the League’s office at 1208 Gwinnett Street. The Purpose of the workshop is to get as many of the minority contractors bonded as possible. This is being done in realization of the fact that before long all major construction jobs are going to require bonds and also bonding THE PEOPLE’S PAPER Davis to obtain the baby’s body and make the arrangements. Davis prepared the body, and the Air Force flew it to Mobile, Alabama, for burial. Assistant Attorney General J. Stanley Pottinger, in charge of the Civil Rights Division, said the suit is the first action brought by the Justice Department to desegregate funeral homes. He said the Lawrence got the drop on Jimmerson with a shotgun and ordered him to drop the gun again, he dropped the weapon by Miss Williamson. She handed the weapon out of a window to police. Miss Williamson was treated for shock after fainting and Jimmerson was taken to jail where he was charged with kidnaping and aggravated assault with intent to murder. The reports that shots had been fired during the incident were not substantiated. extension bill reported out of Committee and passed by the House at the earliest possible date. “I regret that the number of letters I received on this matter prevents me from sending each one who wrote me a personal reply. However, I certainly appreciate hearing from you and assure you that I will help in every way I can.” $160,000 Resurfacing Program Announced Commissioner Edward M. Mclntyre recently presented to the Board of Commissioners a resurfacing program that included 21 streets in the county. The request for resurfacing these streets was unanimously passed by the Commissioners. The streets included in the package are: 1. Marks Church Road - Wrightsboro to Wheeler 2. Roys Lane - Evening Drive to Highway 25 3. Elizabeth Drive - highway 25 to Louisville Road 4. Meadowbrook Drive - Highway 1 to Windsor Spring Rd. 5. Canterbury Drive Ramsgate Road to 627 Canterbury 6. Scotts Way- Wheeler Road to Rae Creek Regent Road to Skinner Road 7. Skinner Mill Road -1/20 to Scotts Way 8. Wheeless Road - Rocky Creek to 500’ South 9. Crane Ferry Road - Warren Road to Pleasant Home should be sound business for contractors. On May 7th at 7:30 p.m. a representative from the Small Business Administration will explain how they can help secure bonding. On May Bth a bonding company, Rucker and Associates, of Atlanta, will take preliminary applications Augusta, Georgia suit charged the defendants with violating the 13th Amendment as well as two civil rights statutes enacted after the Civil War guaranteeing Blacks equal rights to make contracts and acquire property. The suit said the actions of Boone and Davis denied to Blacks the same right as given to whites to contract for the services of Boone’s Funeral Home and interfered with the DAVIS PEEPLES Peeples Boosts N-R Circulation Davis Peeples of 1517 Wooten Rd. joined the News-Review circulation department as a distributor earlier this year. A native of Thomson, Ga., he graduated from the R.L. Norris High School in Thomson. A talented musician, he plays the guitar and serves as musician and manager for Johnny Jones and the Jones Singers, a local gospel group. He is also employed as a salesman for the Kirby Co. where he sells vacuum cleaners. He has three children, Melissa, Fernando and Eric Maurice. Circulation manager, James Stewart, said he is very pleased with the way Peeples has boosted circulation for the paper. Rd. 10. Barry Drive Kissingbower to end 11. Scott Road - Highway 25 to end 12. Clinton Road - Wheeless Road to Longleaf 13. Bransford Road County portion 14. Camellia Road - Walton Way to Lake Forest Drive 15. Barnes Road - Olive Road to Lazenby Drive 16. Wallace Street Gwinnett Street to Aiken Street 17. East Espinosa - Cedar Street to Brunswick Street 18. Smith Street Eisenhower Drive to Glennwood Drive 19. Cherry Avenue - Sandbar Ferry Road to Orange Street 20. E. Hale Street - East Boundary to Strother Street 21. E. Hall Street - East Boundary to Belfonte Street Commissioner Mclntyre commented that this is one of the largest resurfacing programs ever implemented by the county. for bonding. Persons wanting to see Mr. Rucker should attend the session the night of May 7th to make an appointment or call Karlton Howard at 722-0994. Rucker and Associates feel that everyone is bondable and they specialize in bonding for the small contractor. rights of federal military personnel serving in Louisiana. The suit asked for a court order enjoining Boone from refusing to provide equal services and facilities to BlacKs and engaging in any practice that deprives Blacks of the right to obtain cemetery plots. The suit also asked the court to enjoin Davis from engaging RCCI Deputy Warden And Capt. Os Guards Pistol Whipped Deputy Warden Jimmy Price and Henry Dawson, captain of the guards, both of the Richmond County Correctional Institution, were attacked and clubbed with a pistol by guard Forrest Royal Jr., 22, of 2325 Mimosa Dr., last Thursday morning. According to prison warden fl _ 7*5 wot® i Jt v I Jr ***** ** Committee members pictured are: (L-R) Mr. S.M. Jenkins, financial officer; Mrs. Mabie Perry, program chairman; Mrs. Nadine Wilson, Mrs. Louise T. Jackson, Mrs. Ruth Crawford, general chairman; Mr. Dave Mack, ex-officia member. Alumni Spearhead Fund Raising Effort Members of the local chapter of the Paine College Alumni Association are sponsoring a Zodiac Tea on the campus Sunday afternoon. Voicing the urgency of the appeal Mrs. Ruth Crawford, general chairman, said, “Dreamers and dreams gave birth to Paine College. Work has nurtured and sustained her. “The financial plight of the small church related college has been well documented. Many church related schools are Loftlin To Attend Convention In Mexico J . RONALD LOFTLIN May 2, 1974 No. 7 in any practice that deprives Blacks of their right to make funeral arrangements with Boone’s Funeral Home or any other funeral home of their choice. In addition, the suit asked the court to direct Boone and Davis to take affirmative steps to eliminate the effects of their alleged racial discrimination. Millard F. Gooding, Royal was being reprimanded for absenteeism when he went beserk. “He pulled his gun out and struck both Price and Dawson in the head,” the warden said. The warden pointed out that Royal, an employe of 8 months at the prison, wasn’t closing or giving serious consideration to taking this step. Paine is no exception and her alumni are committed to the continuance of the Paine ideal and the Paine experience which traditionally enables people of all races, social, economic and cultural backgrounds to participate in a harmonious learning and sharing experience. “The death of Dr. Pitts has been a factor in the increased awareness by friends of the NEW YORK, N.Y-Ronald R. Loftlin, a leading sales representative on the staff of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company’s Masters City office at 699 Broad Street Augusta, has been invited to participate in a five-day business conference with company officials and other sales representatives at the Princess Hotel in Acapulco, Mexico, later this year. Last year, Mr. Loftlin placed more than $2,000,000 in personal life insurance to rank among the leaders of Metropolitan Life’s 27,000 sales representatives in the United States and Canda. It was the fifth time his annual sales have passed the million mark. A graduate of Roosevelt High School, Washington, D.C., Mr. Loftlin joined Issue I Man severely Beaten with Table Leg - P. 3 Woman stabbed - P. 3 Mills Street man Shot at Ebony Club - p. 3 dependable on the job, “that’s why he was being reprimanded,” he said. Other guards on duty subdued Royal. He was fired and arrested and charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder. Dawson and Price were treated and released from University Hospital. college of the meaning of Paine to them and to this community. This increased awareness has made for a felt need to do something tangible to support Paine in meeting current needs and to enable Paine to move forward with dreams for her future.” Persons wishing to make a contribution may make checks payable to Paine College and mail to Mr. S.M. Jenkins, P.O. Box 904 - Augusta, Georgia 30904. Metropolitan in the Masters City office in 1968. He is a member of the National Association of Life Underwriters and a Qualifying Member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Last year he qualified for the National Quality Award and the National Sales Achievement Award. He is a member of the Augusta Estate Planning Council and a member of the board of directors of the CSRA Business League. He is a member of Belle Terrace Church, tiie National Alliance of Businessmen and serves as advisor .to the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Augusta and Youth Motivation Task Force Chairman of Paine College students. Loftlin lives at 1010 Eighth Avenue, Augusta.